Principal Psychologist in Birmingham

Job summaryBeverley HouseFull-time - 37.5 hours per weekSalary is up to 63,000 per annumHCPC registration is requiredWe are looking for an experienced Principal Psychologist to play a key role in delivering and developing the psychology service within the hospital/unit.This is a site-based role, working Monday to Friday, 9am5pm.Main duties of the jobYou will be responsible for:Leading the psychology provision for a designated ward or group of patients.Providing high-quality psychological input that is responsive to individual patient needs, risks and presentations.Working collaboratively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team to support patient care.Undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments, formulation and evaluation to understand patients needs and inform their care.Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, both individually and in groups, tailored to patients presentations and care pathways.Providing line management to Assistant Psychologists, offering day-to-day guidance, support and supervision.Contributing to the development and delivery of effective psychological care within the service.About usPriory Beverley House, Edgbaston, Birmingham is a level 2 rehabilitation service for females with complex mental health needs, including emotionally unstable personality disorder, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along City Road and Five Ways railway station approximately 1 mile from the service.DetailsDate posted07 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
63,000 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number Job locations527-529 City Road, EdgbastonBirminghamWest MidlandsB17 8LLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPriory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPriory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check. Person Specification
Requirements
EssentialApplicants must hold a completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration and must be currently registered with the HCPC as a Psychologist. Applicants must also have formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities and have demonstrated relevant post-qualification experience and competencies appropriate to a Principal Psychologist role. Newly qualified psychologists or those not yet HCPC registered would not be eligible for this position.
Person Specification

Requirements
EssentialApplicants must hold a completed and recognised postgraduate qualification leading to HCPC registration and must be currently registered with the HCPC as a Psychologist. Applicants must also have formal training in at least two therapeutic modalities and have demonstrated relevant post-qualification experience and competencies appropriate to a Principal Psychologist role. Newly qualified psychologists or those not yet HCPC registered would not be eligible for this position.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePriory HealthcareAddress527-529 City Road, EdgbastonBirminghamWest MidlandsB17 8LLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePriory HealthcareAddress527-529 City Road, EdgbastonBirminghamWest MidlandsB17 8LLUnited KingdomEmployer's website